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copyedit

The English word “copyedit” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To correct the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and prepare it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

noun

  1. The process or act of copyediting a document.
  2. The result of copyediting a document.
  3. A single change to the text of a document that is an instance of copyediting.

Etymology

Back-formation from copy editor.

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